Kushiro Washo Market

Near Kushiro’s railway station, this flopping-fresh fish market is the place to stop for a delicious sushi or sashimi lunch. Vendors hawk everything from sea urchins, tuna belly (otoro) and enormous Hokkaido crabs to whelk and whale meat. A fun way to experience it all is to purchase a bowl full of rice from a vendor, then walk from stand to stand, filling the bowl with fresh fish of your choosing (eating this way is called katte-don).